After owning an 18" .270Win I can tell you there are other benifits to a longer barrel other than FPS. I personally like the way a 22"-24" lightweight barrel balances.
Never was into the sub six pound rifle fad anyway.
Great info but wonder how some of the speed demons would react to the same treatment. Cartridges like the .257WBY or the .264WN, better or worse?
Terry
My thoughts exactly, on all points. My rifles all weigh 9-12lbs and have 25-18 inch barrels and I love 'em all. I have long wanted to do this experiemnt with those cartridges you mentioned as well as the STW, RUM and (Pick your caliber)/378 rounds. I suspect that the results would be different, but could not say for sure. Would sure be worth trying it out. If someone wants to fund such a project I would do the work.
